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City of Bullard

How to apply for a building permit in City of Bullard, Texas. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Min. permit fee
$100
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Bullard Permit Program

Street address
114 S. Phillips Street, Bullard, TX 75757
Phone
903-894-7223
Email
dray@bullardtexas.net
Coverage
Bullard spans Smith and Cherokee counties. This section covers only the Cherokee County portion. Parcel-level jurisdiction should be verified as most of the city lies in Smith County.
Online portal
City of Bullard Permits Page
City Permits Page
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bullard

Bullard publishes a construction packet for residential and commercial building work and requires separate applications for swimming pools, irrigation systems, and signs. The packet also covers mobile homes, rooftop solar panels, excavation, and utility service inspections.

Required documents
  • Completed application
  • One complete set of plans
  • One energy compliance form and supporting report (REScheck or COMcheck)
  • Contractor license and insurance information for trade contractors
Building code
2021 IBC, 2021 IECC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2006 IFC, 2006 IFGC, and 2023 NEC
Owner-builder
The packet contemplates homeowners as applicants.
Contractor requirements
Plumbing, electrical, and mechanical subcontractors must pull their own permits before the job and must provide a copy of their state license and certificate of liability insurance for each construction set.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Download the current residential and commercial construction packet from the city permits page.
  2. 02
    Submit the completed application, one full set of plans, energy compliance documentation, and any supporting materials required by the packet.
  3. 03
    Ensure each trade contractor pulls its own permit before starting work. The packet states trade permit fees double if work begins before the permit is pulled.
  4. 04
    Pay permit, inspection, plan review, and any utility-related fees. The packet states fees must be paid before final approvals can be issued.
  5. 05
    Proceed through the city's inspection order from temporary pole and grade checks through final inspection and certificate of occupancy.

Source: City of Bullard Permit Program ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective November 2025

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100
02
Plan check fee
$75 per hour or portion thereof
03
Permit fee formula
Residential: $15 per 100 sq ft under roof; Commercial: $20 per 100 sq ft under roof; trade permits square-foot based with stated minimums
04
Trade permit fee
Square-foot based with stated minimums
05
Reinspection fee
$65 per trip
06
Penalty (no permit)
Permit fees double if work starts before permit or license requirements are met

Fees must be paid before final approvals can be issued

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective November 2025) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 903-894-7223 (phone)

Typical sequence: Temporary pole check, final dirt grade or elevation inspection, plumbing rough check, slab inspection, pack inspection for framing plus rough trades, insulation, driveway and sidewalk inspection, gas meter inspection, final inspection, then certificate of occupancy.

Source: City of Bullard Permit Program ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bullard permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Bullard, TX? ▸
Bullard publishes a construction packet for residential and commercial building work and requires separate applications for swimming pools, irrigation systems, and signs. The packet also covers mobile homes, rooftop solar panels, excavation, and utility service inspections.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bullard, TX? ▸
Building permit fees in Bullard, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100. Fees are calculated as: Residential: $15 per 100 sq ft under roof; Commercial: $20 per 100 sq ft under roof; trade permits square-foot based with stated minimums. Plan check fee: $75 per hour or portion thereof.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bullard, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Bullard, TX, follow these steps: 1. Download the current residential and commercial construction packet from the city permits page. 2. Submit the completed application, one full set of plans, energy compliance documentation, and any supporting materials required by the packet. 3. Ensure each trade contractor pulls its own permit before starting work. The packet states trade permit fees double if work begins before the permit is pulled. 4. Pay permit, inspection, plan review, and any utility-related fees. The packet states fees must be paid before final approvals can be issued. 5. Proceed through the city's inspection order from temporary pole and grade checks through final inspection and certificate of occupancy.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bullard, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bullard, TX via: 903-894-7223.
last verified April 2026 source City of Bullard Permit Program ↗ entry id permits/texas/cherokee/bullard
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